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Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage is punishable with:

  1. Imprisonment uplo ten years and fine also

  2. Imprisonment upto seven years

  3. Imprisonment for a term of five years and fine

  4. Punishment with tine only
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Explanation

Section 493 IPC punishes cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage. This offense protects both men and women from fraud. The punishment is imprisonment up to ten years and is also liable for fine. The key element is deceit about marriage status.

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